Which restaurant inventory software is right for you?
Save $2,300/year with LoveStock
See exactly how LoveStock stacks up against MarketMan across every category.
| Feature | LoveStock | MarketMan |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $49 | $199-429 |
| Setup Fee | $0 (FREE) | Varies (required) |
| Team Members Included | 5 free | Varies by plan |
| Annual Cost (low end) | $588 | $2,388+ (+ setup fee) |
| Feature | LoveStock | MarketMan |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Counting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Photo-Based Inventory | ✓ | ✗ |
| Barcode Scanning | ✗ | ✓ |
| Vendor Management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time Sync (No Refresh) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Holiday/Long Weekend Alerts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Alternative Vendor Suggestions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Recipe Costing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Price Tracking | Intentionally excluded | ✓ |
| Feature | LoveStock | MarketMan |
|---|---|---|
| iOS App | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android App | ✓ | ✓ |
| Modern, Fast Interface | ✓ | Average |
| Offline Mode | Robust | Limited |
| Feature | LoveStock | MarketMan |
|---|---|---|
| SMS Text Reminders | ✓ | Email only |
| Manager Alerts (Missed Counts) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Push Notifications | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-Time Team Progress | ✓ | ✓ |
| Feature | LoveStock | MarketMan |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | Same day | 5 weeks |
| Learning Curve | Seconds (team), 5 min (web) | Weeks of training |
| Feature Bloat | No bloat | Many unused features |
| POS Integration Required | ✗ | Recommended |
| Feature | LoveStock | MarketMan |
|---|---|---|
| Free Data Import | ✓ | ✗ |
| Import Any Format | Paper, Excel, POS, CSV | Limited formats |
| Audit Trails | ✓ | ✓ |
✓ = Included • ✗ = Not included • Text = Specific details
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Yes! We'll import your inventory data for free, regardless of format (Excel, CSV, paper, or export from your current system). Most restaurants are up and running within 48 hours.
Setup takes about 48 hours. We handle the data import for free, and our team is available to help you get started.
No. We'll import all your existing inventory data. You can also keep your old system running during the transition period if you want.
LoveStock takes 5 minutes to learn. If your team can use a phone, they can use LoveStock. We also provide onboarding support.
Yes. LoveStock is $49/month with free setup. MarketMan costs $199-429/mo plus a $500 setup fee. You'll save thousands per year with LoveStock.
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